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Ikea head's family listed as Switzerland's richest

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 13:09:00 +0100

The founder of Ikea, Ingvar Kamprad, may have left Switzerland for his Swedish homeland but his family is still judged to be the wealthiest in the country, according to an annual list issued by Swiss business magazine Bilanz.

Ikea founder leaves Switzerland for Sweden

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 19:00:00 +0100

Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of Ikea, has moved back home to Sweden from Switzerland after four decades abroad. The elderly Swede plans to spend his days with family, but also to keep working.

Kamprad family tops list of richest Swiss

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:05:00 +0100

Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of Ikea, may be giving up his official Swiss residence this year but his family still tops a list of the 300 wealthiest people in Switzerland for 2013 with a fortune estimated at 41-42 billion francs ($45-46 billion).

Kamprad no longer Europe’s top tycoon: list

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:38:00 +0200

Ikea founder and Swiss resident Ingvar Kamprad was dislodged from his title of wealthiest person in Europe in a top 100 list published on Wednesday by business magazine Bilan that includes seven Swiss citizens or families.

Swiss-based Kamprad touts private Ikea

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:40:00 +0100

Ikea founder and Swiss resident Ingvar Kamprad says he is determined to keep the Swedish furniture giant off the stock exchange.

Ikea chief donates millions to Swiss town

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:24:44 +0200

Ingvar Kamprad, the Swedish founder of furniture retail giant Ikea, will donate 10 million francs to a small Swiss town to build new apartments for the elderly, according to Swiss media reports.

Europe's billionaires 'at home in Switzerland'

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:39:00 +0200

Switzerland is the destination of choice for Europe's wealthiest industrialists, the country's Bilan magazine reported on Wednesday.